Common use of Expedited Grievance Procedure for Conflict of Interest Clause in Contracts

Expedited Grievance Procedure for Conflict of Interest. ‌ A Grievance alleging a violation of Conflict of Interest (Article 21) will be heard at Step 1 by the Xxxxxxx or representative no more than seven (7) Days after it has been filed. The Xxxxxxx or representative will issue a Step 1 decision no more than seven (7) Days after the Step 1 meeting. A request for review of the Step 1 decision will be filed using Appendix “D” no more than seven (7) Days following the receipt of the Step 1 decision. The Step 2 meeting will be held no more than seven (7) Days after the receipt of Appendix “D,” and the Step 2 decision will be issued no more than seven (7) Days after the meeting. A request for arbitration using Appendix “E” will be filed within fourteen (14) Days after the receipt of the Step 2 decision. An arbitrator will be selected by the parties no more than fourteen (14) Days following the receipt of Appendix “E.” The arbitrator will issue a memorandum of decision within seven (7) Days following the conclusion of the arbitration, to be followed by a written opinion and award in accordance with Section 22.5(h)(4) (Authority of the Arbitrator). The University and the UFF will establish a panel of three (3) experienced arbitrators to hear a Grievance filed in accordance with this section. All other provisions of Article 22 will apply to these Grievances, except as noted above.